Johannesburg: Protection Service Superintendent posted by IT Ridge Technologies

About the Role

Manage and oversee Close Protection, Venue Protection, and Corporate Offices Infrastructure for IT Ridge Technologies. Implement security policies, regulations, and standards to ensure a safe working environment and maintain security protocols across the company’s locations and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures for corporate buildings, close protection, venue protection, executive residential sites, and external events.
• Coordinate security support for executives local and international travel.
• Plan and coordinate security for special and high-risk events.
• Conduct pre- and post-venue, vehicle, and asset inspections.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate security activities to safeguard corporate property, employees, visitors, and high-profile guests.
• Analyse and evaluate security operations to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate security teams in responding effectively to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct risk assessments and gather intelligence to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Train and mentor security personnel to maintain high levels of proficiency and professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with security regulatory requirements, laws, and standards.
• Manage budgets and resources to support security operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry security requirements, firearm controls, fitness assessments, and company policies.
• Oversee access control and surveillance at corporate offices.
• Provide close protection services, either serving as the principal’s primary bodyguard or as part of a team.
• Conduct perimeter security and counter-surveillance at events and venues.
• Execute advance security planning, including venue security and emergency route planning.

Requirements

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary education
• Security qualifications
• 810 years of Corporate or high-profile security management experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Close Protection Officer (CPO) with demonstrated history of working with Executives, including international experience in regions like the USA, Africa, the Middle East, and South America
• Advanced Close Protection Security Management qualification
• Advanced Security Driving Course
• Advanced Surveillance and Intelligence gathering course
• Firearms Competency for Handguns
• A-Grade PSIRA membership status
• Valid First Person On Scene Level 4 Certificate
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
• Valid Stop the Bleed Certificate

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided in the original job description.